Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo Baptisia hybrid
- Part Sun to Sun
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 9
Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
What is my hardiness zone?
NORTH BAY, ONTARIO
ZONE 4
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DETAILS
FEATURES
Pastel yellow buds open to creamy vanilla flowers atop the compact clump of grey-green foliage which emerges bronze in spring. Smaller size; well-suited to urban landscapes.
Fall InterestDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantAttracts:ButterfliesResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:30 - 36 Inches76cm - 91cmSpacing:36 - 42 Inches 91cm - 1.1mSpread:36 - 42 Inches 91cm - 1.1mFlower Colors:WhiteFlower Shade:creamy vanillaFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:grey-greenHabit:Clump FormingContainer Role:ThrillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilPoor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilNeutral SoilUses:Border PlantCut FlowerDried FlowerLandscapeSpecimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:Grows best in full sun and average to poor, well-drained soil. Moderately drought tolerant once established. Very long-lived perennial.
This easy care, drought tolerant, deer resistant perennial is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for low maintenance or native perennials.
Selected for its petite size and unique flowers, this cultivated looking native perennial fits easily into today’s suburban landscapes.
Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream' Baptisia hybrid USPP 25,663, Can 5,564PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS